I Asked 100 Drive Thrus for Banned Items

Summary

In this adventurous video, the creator embarks on a quest to uncover banned and secret menu items from various fast-food chains. From Wendy's mysterious 'Cube' to Taco Bell's 'Incredible Hulk,' Starbucks' 'Butterbeer Frappuccino,' and more, the narrator humorously navigates awkward interactions and strange orders. Despite moments of confusion and disbelief from employees, they succeed in acquiring several secret items, all while entertaining viewers with a playful, rebellious attitude. The video concludes with the ultimate invention: the 'Fun Drink' at Chipotle, which showcases the joy of discovery and creativity.

Takeaways

• 🍔 The speaker is investigating secret or banned menu items at various drive-thrus, calling it a 'Pyramid of Secrets'.
• 🍔 Wendy's secret item 'The Cube' is a burger with four patties. The speaker speculates it may have been banned due to health concerns but attributes it humorously to Michelle Obama.
• 🌮 Taco Bell's secret item 'The Incredible Hulk' is a burrito with guacamole added, making it green. The speaker struggles to find someone familiar with this item but eventually succeeds.
• 🍻 Starbucks’ banned item is the 'Butterbeer Frappuccino', named after a Harry Potter reference. The speaker successfully orders it, noting its magical flavor.
• 🍔 At In-N-Out, the secret item is 'The Flying Dutchman', which consists of two patties with cheese but no bun. The cashier instantly recognizes it.
• 🥩 Arby's has a secret menu item called 'The Meat Mountain', which contains every meat they offer. Despite the ridiculous size, the speaker enjoys it the most.
• 🥤 At Sonic, the speaker asks for the 'Slap Your Mama' soda but fails to find any location offering it. It's described as a strange soda mix with unnecessary hostility towards mothers.
• 🥞 McDonald's secret menu item is 'The McCrepe', a pancake stuffed with yogurt parfait. After some confusion, the speaker gets it and praises its taste.
• 🍹 The final secret menu item at Chipotle is something the speaker invented, called the 'Fun Drink'—a mix of lemonade, Sprite, and mandarin agua fresca. The employee kindly makes it.
• 🎉 The speaker humorously concludes the exploration of secret menus, emphasizing that these secret items may or may not be true, and signs off with a playful outro.

Q & A

What is the 'Pyramid of Secrets' the speaker mentions?

The 'Pyramid of Secrets' refers to a list of banned or secret menu items that the speaker investigates across 100 drive-throughs in their city.

What is the first banned item the speaker tries to order at Wendy's?

The first banned item is called 'the cube,' which is essentially a Wendy's burger with four patties.

Why is the speaker unsure about why 'the cube' is banned?

The speaker speculates that the reason behind the ban could be due to health concerns, humorously suggesting it might be related to Michelle Obama’s health initiatives, but no concrete reason is given.

What is 'The Incredible Hulk' and why might it be banned at Taco Bell?

'The Incredible Hulk' is a secret menu item consisting of Taco Bell ingredients with added guacamole to make it green. It’s likely banned due to copyright issues associated with the name.

What banned item does the speaker successfully acquire from Taco Bell?

The speaker successfully orders 'The Incredible Hulk' at one Taco Bell location after several failed attempts at others.

What is the 'Butterbeer Frappuccino' and where is it from?

The 'Butterbeer Frappuccino' is a secret menu item from Starbucks. It consists of a vanilla bean Frappuccino with caramel and toffee nut syrups, inspired by the Harry Potter series.

How does the speaker describe their experience ordering 'The Flying Dutchman' at In-N-Out?

The speaker orders 'The Flying Dutchman,' a secret item consisting of two patties with cheese, and is surprised that the staff know exactly what it is without hesitation.

What is the 'Meat Mountain' at Arby’s, and how does the speaker react to it?

The 'Meat Mountain' is a massive sandwich with every type of meat Arby’s offers. The speaker is shocked at its size and excitedly declares it their favorite secret item.

What secret menu item does the speaker attempt to order at Sonic, and why does it fail?

The speaker tries to order the 'Slap Your Mama' soda, but it fails because none of the Sonic employees have heard of it, leading the speaker to believe they were pranked.

What is the final secret menu item the speaker orders, and how do they describe it?

The final secret item is a 'Fun Drink' from Chipotle, which the speaker invented. It consists of 20% lemonade, 40% Sprite, and 40% mandarin agua fresca. The speaker is delighted that the Chipotle staff makes it for them.